Honest Answers, Written by Sonographers
The questions Newcastle parents-to-be actually ask us at the front desk on Christon Road, answered properly. Cost, NHS comparisons, what's worth paying for, what isn't. No upsell. No fluff.
How Accurate Is the Gender Blood Test? Clinic Test vs Home Kits
How the early gender blood test works, how accurate it is from 6 weeks, why a clinic blood draw is more reliable than a home kit, and what can affect the result.
Read guide →Early pregnancyNo Heartbeat at 6 Weeks or Measuring Behind: What It Means
Why a 6 week scan can be too early to see a heartbeat, why babies often measure behind your dates, and what usually happens next.
Read guide →Early pregnancyWhat Can You See at a 6, 7 or 8 Week Scan?
The sac, the heartbeat and your baby, week by week, why babies can measure behind, and which week to book an early scan.
Read guide →Early pregnancyWhat Is a Dating Scan, and How Accurate Is It?
How a scan works out your due date, why it beats counting from your last period, and how a private dating scan fits with your NHS scan.
Read guide →Early pregnancyWhat Is a Viability Scan?
What an early viability scan checks at 6 to 8 weeks, who books one, and what the results can mean.
Read guide →PricingHow Much Does a Private Ultrasound Cost in the UK?
A current UK price guide: typical fees by scan type, what nudges the cost up or down, the extras worth knowing about, and how Newcastle's market sits next to London and the South East.
Read guide →ComparisonPrivate vs NHS Baby Scans, Honest Comparison
How wait times, scan length, equipment and what's actually included differ between the NHS antenatal pathway and a private appointment, plus when each route makes the most sense.
Read guide →BookingCan I Get a Private Ultrasound Without a GP Referral?
In short, yes, UK private clinics work on self-referral. We walk you through how to book directly, what to bring on the day, and the handful of moments where a GP note still helps.
Read guide →PregnancyBaby Development, Week by Week
From the flicker of a first heartbeat at three weeks through to a full-term baby at 39, this is what's happening inside, and which scan tends to fit each milestone best.
Read guide →WellnessEating Well in Pregnancy, Trimester Nutrition Notes
Trimester by trimester, the proteins, minerals, vitamins and fats your body and baby actually use most. Practical, food-first, and free of the wellness hyperbole.
Read guide →Reading Done, Ready to Book?
Two years of scans on Christon Road, part of the Numi Scan group named Best Ultrasound Clinic at the North East Prestige Awards 2025/2026, a fast-growing wall of five-star Google reviews since 2025, CQC-regulated, experienced and registered sonographers. Most weekday slots open up within a day or two.